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Is It Rude to Offer Someone a Mask? And 22 Other Illness Etiquette Questions

Dec 3, 2024

Is It Rude to Offer Someone a Mask? And 22 Other Illness Etiquette Questions

The pandemic changed everything, including the social norms around how to behave when you're sick, afraid you may be sick, or want to avoid getting sick.

You Can Actually Be Allergic to Exercise — and It Can Get Serious

Nov 1, 2024

You Can Actually Be Allergic to Exercise — and It Can Get Serious

Not everyone is a fan of exercise, and you've probably heard more than a few jokes from people who say they're "allergic" to working out.

6 Surprising Culprits of Eye Irritation, According to Experts

Feb 10, 2025

6 Surprising Culprits of Eye Irritation, According to Experts

Fact: Dry, irritated eyes can be incredibly uncomfortable (if you know you know).

The $20,181 Cost of Living With an Autoimmune Disease

Mar 31, 2025

The $20,181 Cost of Living With an Autoimmune Disease

Welcome to Show the Receipts, a series where we ask interesting people to share exactly how much it costs to get shit done.

Wait, So Measles Is Back?

Mar 21, 2025

Wait, So Measles Is Back?

Between norovirus, the flu, and COVID-19, there is no shortage of illnesses trying to wreak havoc on our immune system right now.

What Foamy Pee Can Tell You About Your Health, According to a Urologist

Mar 19, 2025

What Foamy Pee Can Tell You About Your Health, According to a Urologist

When it comes to your bathroom habits, it's usually a private matter.

What No One Tells You About Sex After Breast Cancer

Mar 4, 2025

What No One Tells You About Sex After Breast Cancer

On Dec. 2, 2015, Erin Burnett was two days out from her wedding and existing in the buzzy state of bliss that's reserved for people who are very much in love.

Getting a Mammogram? AI May Be Analyzing Your Breasts

Mar 3, 2025

Getting a Mammogram? AI May Be Analyzing Your Breasts

Artificial intelligence continues to permeate our every day lives — from the way we search ("Hey Google, what's the weather for today?") to how we do our makeup.

The AI Revolution Is Here — and It's Coming to Your Eyes

Feb 21, 2025

The AI Revolution Is Here — and It's Coming to Your Eyes

It's nearly impossible to avoid artificial intelligence (AI) today.

5 Little-Known Tips For Eczema That Actually Work, According to Derms

Feb 17, 2025

5 Little-Known Tips For Eczema That Actually Work, According to Derms

Does eczema have your skin feeling itchy and looking red and scaly no matter what you try, making you wonder if there will ever be relief ahead?

Where Did All the Blue-Light Glasses Go?

Feb 13, 2025

Where Did All the Blue-Light Glasses Go?

Blue-light glasses were everywhere a few years ago, promising to save our screen-obsessed society from ourselves.

Julie Bowen Talks Third Places, Aging in Hollywood, and Living With Dry Eye Disease

Feb 7, 2025

Julie Bowen Talks Third Places, Aging in Hollywood, and Living With Dry Eye Disease

Julie Bowen has always had range.

Use Heating Pads a Lot? Beware of "Toasted Skin" Syndrome

Feb 6, 2025

Use Heating Pads a Lot? Beware of "Toasted Skin" Syndrome

When the temperature is just about freezing outside, it's natural to want to cozy up by the fire or warm up with your trusty heating pad or blanket.

9 Celebrities Breaking the Stigma Around Tourette Syndrome

Jan 23, 2025

9 Celebrities Breaking the Stigma Around Tourette Syndrome

Despite how far we've come in medicine and representation of chronic conditions, many disorders are still not well understood, including nervous system disorders, like Tourette syndrome (TS).

Real Couples Share How Their Chronic Skin Conditions Impact Their Relationships

Jan 23, 2025

Real Couples Share How Their Chronic Skin Conditions Impact Their Relationships

"Couples skin care" is currently trending on TikTok, where the hashtag is flooded with radiant pairs perched over his and hers sinks, often accompanied by matching headbands, aesthetic products, and barely a blemish in sight.